Van Benthuysen Elms Mansion

The Elms Mansion definitely had that cozy yet fun feeling/atmosphere that we wanted, and we felt that it not only suited our personalities but our guests would still be comfortable. They treated us well, and we were very happy with them throughout while we were planning. They were our location for our ceremony and reception, and the venue was perfect! We only did minimal decor because the mansion is already amazing and we wanted its own beauty to shine. They also provided our catered food, which was delicious! All-in-all, we felt that we got the best bang for our buck at the mansion, and they provided us with a lot of fun memories!

The Elms Mansion was such a great and unique place for our wedding and reception. We got so many compliments on the food and location. Originally I was sort of concerned about it being too small for our guests (about 175) but it seemed to flow really well. I LOVED the gazebo for our ceremony. When I saw it all lit up, it literally took my breath away. The weather the night of our wedding was fantastic, so our guests were able to take advantage of the outside terrace. They had a bar set up inside and outside, so no one ever had to wait in line for a drink. Our wedding coordinator was a drill sergeant making sure we did everything on time. That night it kind of irritated me, but looking back on it now, I realize she was just making sure we got everything done.